1. The state legislature is considering speed camera legislation, reports the Staten Island Advance. What do we think about speed cameras and red light cameras? I'm doing a bit of research on it for a column, so if you've got insights, leave a comment or drop a line to lori.gross@patch.com.
2. Israel rejoices today because captive Gilad Shalit has been released by Egypt [Jerusalem Post]. In Bayside, we may soon have our own reason to celebrate.
3. It's been widely reported that Oakland Gardens man may also be released from captivity in Egypt as part of a prisoner swap. Grapel's dad is a doctor with a Bayside Practice.
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5. Also, we're still calling out for your ghost stories. Is your Bayside home or work place haunted? We're documenting it all. Send to lori.gross@patch.com
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